Why do I need to Flush my MB cooling system?
From what I’ve been able to gather; one kind of flush attacks corrosion inside the cooling system. Another kind of flushing compound attempts to flush out residual oil in the cooling system (like from a bad HG). It was my understanding that the MB specific, citrus flush was aimed at flushing out corrosion within the cooling system.
What does it mean to flush a water cooling loop?
In a system flush we effectively replace everything that’s in your cooling system with nothing but fresh new coolant to keep the system working at its best, all while leaving the water loop intact and installed. There are two different methods for flushing your water cooling system.
How to flush a citric acid cooling system?
Flush for 5 minutes to remove all old coolant. Shut off engine, shut off tap water, and allow cooling system to fully drain. Install radiator and crankcase drain plugs. Dissolve citric acid powder in 5 liters of water. Fill cooling system with solution and top off with water, bleeding as necessary.
What’s the best way to flush a car cooling system?
Step 5: Fill distilled water. Once all the coolant is drained, close the petcock and fill the cooling system with plain, distilled water. Replace the radiator cap, start the engine, and run the vehicle for about 5 minutes. Step 6: Check the system pressure.
From what I’ve been able to gather; one kind of flush attacks corrosion inside the cooling system. Another kind of flushing compound attempts to flush out residual oil in the cooling system (like from a bad HG). It was my understanding that the MB specific, citrus flush was aimed at flushing out corrosion within the cooling system.
Step 5: Fill distilled water. Once all the coolant is drained, close the petcock and fill the cooling system with plain, distilled water. Replace the radiator cap, start the engine, and run the vehicle for about 5 minutes. Step 6: Check the system pressure.
Flush for 5 minutes to remove all old coolant. Shut off engine, shut off tap water, and allow cooling system to fully drain. Install radiator and crankcase drain plugs. Dissolve citric acid powder in 5 liters of water. Fill cooling system with solution and top off with water, bleeding as necessary.
How often should I Flush my Mercedes Benz coolant?
To maximize corrosion protection and prolong engine life, flushing your Mercedes-Benz coolant antifreeze every 4 to 5 years or every 50,000 – 60,000 miles is recommended. Why?